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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineer (Agency Employees Only)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. The role involves conducting safety reviews of sealed source and device applications and assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures for regulating the use of radioactive materials.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical safety reviews, including assessments of sealed sources and devices and other byproduct material systems

Reviews information relevant to the evaluation of radiological safety of license applications, technical reports, and special projects involving the regulation of byproduct material

Evaluates radiation incidents involving radioactive materials and recommends appropriate action

Supports efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the incumbent’s function areas

Provides advice and recommendations to division and office management in the incumbent’s functional areas

Qualification

Engineering degreeNuclear safety principlesHealth physics knowledgeProfessional registrationTechnical communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering

Must be able to meet/maintain security & suitability requirements

This is a Drug Testing position

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience which demonstrates knowledge of the principles of engineering adequate to review assessment of byproduct materials licensing and applying the principles of nuclear safety and NRC regulations and guidance related to the use of byproduct material

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theory and practices in the field of engineering, health physics, or byproduct materials regulation to identify, analyze and develop conclusions regarding assessments of regulatory programs, radiological device and/or sealed source designs, or radiation safety programs and controls

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively technical analyses, issues, and recommendations, both orally and in writing

Ability to interact and work effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization to achieve cooperation and collaborative agreement among parties with diverse and often conflicting viewpoints or objectives